IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Auroville, Tamil Nadu Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU branch in AUROVILLE INT.TOWNSHIP, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0001631 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, ICIC0001631 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001631 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch in Auroville Int.Township, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0001631 for all electronic settlement.

Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch overview

Located at ICICI BANK LTD., 44, BOMMIPALAYAM ROAD, KUILAPALAYAM, LAKSHMIPURAM, AUROVILLE VANUR TALUK, DIST.VILLUPURAM, TAMILNADU.605101, the Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ICIC0001631 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every ICICI Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0001631 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC ICIC0001631 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0001631

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC ICIC0001631 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU using IFSC ICIC0001631

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC ICIC0001631, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0001631 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0001631 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC ICIC0001631 for ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC ICIC0001631

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0001631. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC ICIC0001631 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU, the IFSC ICIC0001631 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-8939843996.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC ICIC0001631

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0001631 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC ICIC0001631 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0001631

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: ICIC0001631.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., 44, BOMMIPALAYAM ROAD, KUILAPALAYAM, LAKSHMIPURAM, AUROVILLE VANUR TALUK, DIST.VILLUPURAM, TAMILNADU.605101. If you are travelling from outside Auroville Int.Township, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8939843996 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC ICIC0001631 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0001631 for ICICI Bank Limited – AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Auroville, Tamil Nadu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0001631, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0001631 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's AUROVILLE, TAMIL NADU branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., 44, BOMMIPALAYAM ROAD, KUILAPALAYAM, LAKSHMIPURAM, AUROVILLE… in AUROVILLE INT.TOWNSHIP, TAMIL NADU. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.